U.S. Cellular to host device workshops

In the midst of the holiday season, planning and staying in touch with loved ones can be challenging. This year, 62 percent of smartphone owners are using mobile devices to plan for the holidays.¹ Whether you are jet setting off on vacation, scheduling events or trying to connect with family members, devices such as the 4G LTE iPhone 6s and Samsung Galaxy S 6 can keep you connected and help make event planning easy and fun.

U.S. Cellular will host free Device Workshops in several communities on the following dates:

Saturday, Dec. 5
Community: Wauwatosa
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Store Address: 2525 N. Mayfair Road, Suite 100 Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Store Phone Number: 414-443-7900

Saturday, Dec. 12
Community: Glendale
Time: 9 a.m.
Store Address: 5670 N. Port Washington Rd. Glendale, WI 53217
Store Phone Number: 414-906-1587

Saturday, Dec. 19
Community: Greendale
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Store Address: 5300 S 76th Street Space 1700 Greendale, WI 53129
Store Phone Number: 414-421-0600

Community: Brookfield
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Store Address: 16720 West Bluemound Rd. Brookfield, WI 53005
Store Phone Number: 262-641-5000

Community: Greendale
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Store Address: 5275 S. 76th St. Greendale, WI 53129
Store Phone Number: 414-325-2300

Current or potential smartphone users can ask questions and learn about devices, accessories and apps. Local U.S. Cellular experts will be available to tell you about mobile features that can optimize your holiday experience, such as built-in calendars and downloadable apps. The workshop is open to everyone, and you don’t have to be a U.S. Cellular customer to attend.

“We want the Southeastern Wisconsin community to get the most out of their devices,” said Laurie Poellinger, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in Wisconsin. “Whether you are vacationing or staying home this holiday season, our high-quality network can help you plan your holidays and stay connected with loved ones wherever you are.”

The public can RSVP to any one of these workshops by calling the corresponding numbers listed above.

¹ Results are from a nationally representative online survey of 738 smartphone owners conducted by U.S. Cellular in partnership with Maritz Research from November 12-20, 2014.

Additional data charges may apply. 4G LTE service provided through King Street Wireless, a partner of U.S. Cellular. LTE is a trademark of ETSI.

About U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular is the fifth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier has a strong line-up of cutting-edge devices that are all backed by a high-quality network in big and small cities and rural communities, and currently, 99 percent of customers have access to 4G LTE speeds. U.S. Cellular was named a J.D. Power and Associates Customer Champion in 2014 for the third time in four years. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with U.S. Cellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.

***For more information, email mpeppers@laughlin.com, or call one of the U.S. Cellular store phone numbers listed.